Politicians

...District 23 is held by Sen. Gil Riviere, a Democrat who has filed for re-election. The seat represents Kaneohe, Kaaawa, Hauula, Laie, Kahuku, Waialua, Haleiwa, Wahiawa, Schofield Barracks and Kunia....

...stop the OHA push for Federal Recognition, work to establish truth and transparency in OHA’s finances, and return OHA back to its core mission: making Hawaii better for Native Hawaiians and all Hawaii....

...The poll was conducted by Qmark Research of Honolulu from April 21 to May 7, 2018....

... The next day, two Butler disciples were parked immediately outside my home ....

...When Sam King read the recent state audit of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, he like most other Hawaiian beneficiaries was shocked and angered--So much so that he decided to take action and run for a trustee seat in the upcoming election to help put OHA back together....

...somebody's gotta stop this Schatz guy from tweeting....

...Nobody has more expertise in "not knowing where the hell they are going" than Kaniela Ing.  Nobody…. 

...U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, has not defended human and civil rights during her time in Congress. She was one of just three representatives, and the only Democrat who refused to condemn Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s genocidal chemical attack on his own people....

...he worked with HSTA for days at the bargaining table. Sometimes he stayed up with us until 3 a.m.... 

...Akina and Moore discuss what Hawaii's citizens can expect in the 2018 elections, and how the results matter....

...Federal Recognition advocate Esther Kiaaina and William Aila....

... meet the people who covered for the Godfather ....

"...I don’t want to vote for None of the Above...."

...“Let’s unite and return OHA to its true mission,” says King on announcing his candidacy....

...House Concurrent Resolution 160 (HCR160) passed unanimously in the Senate on April 17....

...Pledges to Bring Trust and Confidence back to Government with sound servant leadership....

"...legislators are...in the best position to judge...."

...Just as people were beginning to forget that Gulag thingy--more self-inflicted damage to the Socialist cause....

...Couple Schatz's loathing hostility with his deliberate ignorance and you get gridlock. There won’t be any productive conversations, let alone legislation. Liberals can’t be surprised when they aren’t taken seriously....

... by closing down every homeless shelter in the state on July 1, 2018 ....

...CLAYTON HEE, subjected his ex-wife, Lyla Berg, to physical & verbal abuse, persistent infidelity, lived off her assets and absconded with her money – and now he wants to become GOVERNOR....

...Sex Harassment: Hawaii Legislators Admit Covering up Four Cases....

Reading Charles Djou’s ‘Why I’m Leaving The GOP’ statement published today, one might think Djou’s decision was all about Trump.... 

...The main reason I support a leadership change at the Council has unfortunately been lost in media reports to more sensational stories....

...All members of the committees voted “yes” on the bill, except Rep. Andria Tupola and Rep. Bob McDermott .... We were asked to vote without our members having seen a written draft of the revised bill....

...“Do you know anyone who says ‘Anglo-American heritage’ in a sentence?” asked Democratic Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz. “What could possibly be the purpose of saying that other than to pit Americans against each other?"....

"... I’m an unconventional Republican ...."

...Should ex-coke dealers get more political representation?....

...First Deputy Attorney General Russell Suzuki has been appointed to serve as acting attorney general....

...via his Company DTL, which is a self-described "a Hawaiian strategic multidisciplinary studio that helps business, governments, organizations and communities navigate change."....

...Calls for ending aid to Pakistan are growing on both sides of the aisle. In the House of Representatives, Republican Rep. Mark Sanford of South Carolina and Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii are preparing to introduce a similar bill....

"...That's because Tulsi wants Governor Colleen to appoint her to the U.S. Senate ...."

...Ige said Monday that one of the reasons it took so long to inform the public that a ballistic missile alert in the state was in fact a false alarm was because he couldn’t remember his Twitter password....

...Rep Hanabusa also voted in favor of the same continuing resolution, so logically all of this rhetoric should apply to her as well.  Do Hawaii progressives become 'outraged' only when instructed?....

"...Hanabusa looks forward to sharing a clear vision for our state’s future in the months ahead....” (or whenever)

...A decision is expected in June....

...The family of the late congressman Takai, meanwhile, defended Beesley’s actions for the first time today....

...Kouchi also assured the Governor that all 25 State Senators are committed to working on legislation that provide the best results for the people of Hawai‘i....

...Hawaii Attorney General Doug Chin joined 22 state attorneys general today in filing a multistate lawsuit to block the Federal Communications Commission’s 'illegal'rollback of net neutrality....

Attorney General Chin said, “Banks and other depository institutions are currently hindered by federal law from providing financial services to cannabis businesses....”

...Hanabusa said social services (lots of meth) could be offered at designated homeless camping areas (if they have enough copper to trade)….

..will appoint committee of cronies to choose the most advantageous legal positions....

...Gabbard’s consultant, Chris Cooper, is allegedly one of seven identified as being at the center of illegal Russian lobbying efforts reaching into the Trump campaign and Congress....

...“What you’ve got to do is get one of these kids to run for office,” Butler said....

...I committed myself to doing three things for the sake of the Hawaiian people:  First, ensure a full and independent audit of OHA.  Secondly, guide OHA towards financial sustainability as well as growth.  Third, watch to make sure OHA funds are not misspent but rather used to meet the real needs of Hawaiian people....

...The seeming political power play is actually a sign of Perreira’s weakness.... 

"Gabbard’s life would be unrecognizable without Butler’s influence.”

... How do Hawaii legislators get away with sexual harassment? ....

...Hawaii taxpayers may have been soaked as much as $200K in settlements which keep sex harassment quiet....

...Earlier in the interview, Hirono talked of Sen. Al Franken (D., Minn.) resigning....